Workshops
| W1: AI-Powered automation for daily office tasks This interactive workshop explores how artificial intelligence can enhance efficiency in everyday office tasks, such as project management, scheduling, document creation, and data analysis. Participants will learn to streamline workflows through AI tools for communication, project management, and knowledge organization. Hands-on demonstrations and group activities will enable attendees to identify and address their unique challenges, making the workshop highly practical and relevant. Designed for students, researchers, and engineers, this session provides a comprehensive introduction to leveraging AI for professional efficiency. |
| W2: Workflow and tools for AI-driven comprehensive, fast and effective literature review Feeling overwhelmed by the ever-growing sea of scientific literature? Conducting thorough literature reviews is a critical but time-consuming aspect of any research project. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to leverage the power of AI-powered tools to streamline your workflow and dramatically enhance your research efficiency. This workshop will introduce you to a novel „detective mindset“ for approaching literature reviews. We’ll explore a suite of cutting-edge digital tools designed to help you quickly grasp key findings, identify emerging trends, and build a robust understanding of your research topic. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct efficient, high-impact literature reviews that propel your research forward. |
| W3: Talking with my archive – Chatbot with own reports In this workshop, we demonstrate how a chatbot, powered by an open-source Large Language Model (LLM), interacts with its own reports. We explain key topics such as document processing, fine-tuning of LLMs, and typical challenges in developing such systems. The focus is on explaining the system’s functionality and highlighting common pitfalls. |
| W4: AI-Assisted programming in Python for applications in materials mechanics and physics This workshop covers important information about ChatGP4(o) to successfully generate Python codes to solve problems in computational materials science and mechanics, highlighted by some worked-out applications. The full work flow of AI-assisted coding is illustrated ; from (i) prompt engineering providing a powerful toolset how to give coding assignments to ChatGPT effectively, over (ii) commented code listings and (iii) tips and tricks to verify the codes in rigorous tests including human interventions to fix issues and gaps. Finally, (iv) the coding project examples are critically examined adressing strength and remaining weaknesses of the Chatbot including explicit recommendations on how to communicate with GPT. Therefore, the workshop serves as a valuable primer for both research scientists and practicing engineers in industry. |
Einladung zur MEFORM 2025 und SFU 2025
Das Institut für Metallformung an der Technischen Universität Freiberg lädt Sie herzlich zur MEFORM 2025 ein, die am 20. und 21. März 2025 in Freiberg stattfindet. Diese Konferenz adressiert Industrie und Forschung im Bereich der Werkstofftechnologie und Produktionstechnologie für metallische Halbzeuge und bietet eine Plattform zur Diskussion aktueller Herausforderungen und Innovationen in der Metallformung. Hierbei werden alle Bereiche der Umformtechnik von der Schmiedetechnologie über das Flach- und Drahtwalzen bis hin zum Drahtziehen diskutiert.
Themenschwerpunkte:
- Datenbasierte Prozessmodellierung und Optimierung
- Werkstoffsimulation für die Technologieentwicklung
- Nachhaltige Produktion und CO2-Reduktion
- Kreislaufwirtschaft und Ressourcenmanagement
Im Rahmen der MEFORM 2025 wird auch die Sächsische Fachtagung Umformtechnik (SFU) integriert in Form eines Workshops „Künstliche Intelligenz in der Umformtechnik“. Dieser Workshop richtet sich an alle, die die Potenziale der KI in der Umformtechnik kennenlernen und diskutieren möchten.
Workshop-Highlights:
- Expertenvorträge: Neueste KI-Anwendungen in der Umformtechnik.
- Praxisnahe Einblicke: KI-basierte Lösungen zur Verbesserung von Effizienz und Qualität.
- Netzwerken: Austausch mit Fachkollegen und KI-Pionieren.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Teilnahme!
Die Tagungssprache ist Englisch
Tickets
Early Bird (Anmeldung bis zum 21.02.25),
inkl. Abendveranstaltung: 425 €
Normalpreis für reguläres Ticket,
inkl. Abendveranstaltung: 500 €
Vortragender, inkl. Abendveranstaltung: 300 €
Abendveranstaltung (ohne Konferenzteilnahme): 35 €
Studenten der Vertiefungsrichtung „Umformtechnik“ kostenlose Teilnahme (Konferenz und Abendveranstaltung) bei Anmeldung bis 21.02.2025 (im Gegenzug wird Mitarbeit erwartet)
Absolventen der Vertiefungsrichtung „Umformtechnik“ (Studium abgeschlossen in der Zeit März 2024 – März 2025), kostenlose Teilnahme Konferenz und Abendveranstaltung
Sponsor (siehe Sponsoring Pakete)
Invitation to MEFORM 2025 and SFU 2025
The Institute of Metal Forming of the Technical University Freiberg cordially invites you to MEFORM 2025, which will take place on the 20. and 21. March 2025 in Freiberg. This conference addresses industrial and research developments in the fields of material science and production technology for metallic semi-finished products and is furthermore a platform for discussing the latest challenges and innovations in metal forming. All areas of forming technology, from forging and rolling, including flat and caliber rolling, to wire drawing will be discussed.
Key Topics:
- data-based process modeling and optimization
- material simulation for technology development
- sustainable production and CO2 reduction
- circular economy and management of resources
Newly integrated into the MEFORM 2025 will be the Sächsische Fachtagung Umformtechnik (SFU) in the form of the workshop “Artificial Intelligence in Forming Technologies”. This event is suited for everybody who wants to get to know and discuss the potential uses of AI in forming technologies.
Workshop Highlights:
- Expert lectures: newest AI applications in forming technologies
- Practice-orientated insights: AI based solutions for improving efficiency and quality
- Networking: exchange of knowledge and ideas with colleagues and AI pioneers
We are looking forward to your participation!
The conference language is English
Tickets
Early Bird (registration until 21.02.25),
incl. evening event: € 425
Normal price for regular ticket,
incl. evening event: 500 €
Speaker, incl. evening event: 300 €
Evening event (without conference participation): 35 €
Students of the specialization “Forming Technology” free participation (conference and evening event) if registered by 21.02.2025 (in return, cooperation is expected)
Graduates of the specialization “Forming Technology” (studies completed in the period March 2024 – March 2025), free participation conference and evening event
Sponsor (see sponsoring packages)